James Torrez
James joined KTVU in January 2021. Since his time, he's reported on the COVID-19 pandemic, mass shootings in San Jose and Sacramento, as well as playoff runs for the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors.
James began his career as a reporter/fill-in anchor at WTVC in Chattanooga Tennessee, where he was named Best TV News Reporter by Tennessee Associated Press in 2017. After 2.5 years, he moved back home to West Palm Beach where he became a multimedia journalist at WPEC. There, he earned an EMMY nomination for his work covering the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian striking the Bahamas.
James was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications with a specialization in News and Producing at the University of Florida. In college, James won a professional Florida Associated Press award for a feature piece produced with a study abroad group in Florence, Italy.
Coming from South Florida, James was excited to escape the humidity and learn about the microclimates of the Bay Area. He also loves to explore the different cuisines in each district of San Francisco; you can easily find him looking for the next DIm Sum spot in Chinatown. James also enjoys all kinds of sports. He plays and coaches soccer and volleyball in the Bay Area. On Saturdays in the Fall, you can find James rooting on his beloved Gators on the college football field.
The latest from James Torrez
Fairfield High moves graduation after deadly mass shooting
School officials have moved Fairfield High School’s graduation ceremony on Friday to a different site after a deadly mass shooting that killed an 18-year-old and hospitalized three other people. The decision comes after students petitioned the school to relocate the ceremony following Wednesday night’s violence.
Australian team arrives in Bay Area for FIFA World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicking off next week, international squads are arriving at their respective base camps to prepare for their upcoming tournament campaigns.
BottleRock, Carnaval: Bay Area events on Memorial Day weekend
The Bay Area is shaping up to be warm and sunny this Memorial Day weekend, offering residents and visitors plenty of outdoor options stretching from San Francisco to the North Bay.
California gas prices reaching all-time highs ahead of Memorial Day
Travel for Memorial Day weekend kicks off today, with experts expecting nearly 6 million Californians to travel away from home despite statewide gas prices reaching all-time highs.
FIFA World Cup ticket prices dropping, good news for soccer fans
Soccer fans looking to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup may want to secure their seats now, as new data shows ticket prices are beginning to drop, with the San Francisco Bay Area shaping up to host some of the cheapest matches of the tournament.
BTS set to take stage at Stanford for final night of sold-out concerts
The massive K-pop boy band BTS is set to take the stage Tuesday at Stanford Stadium tonight for the third and final night of their sold-out concert run, bringing continued road closures and heavy traffic congestion to the area around Stanford University.
Bay Area high winds: Falling trees kill man and crash into homes
A weekend of intense, powerful winds across the Bay Area turned dangerous for homeowners and proved fatal for a resident in Santa Rosa.
Team Paraguay will train at SJSU ahead of FIFA World Cup
Team Paraguay, appearing in its first World Cup in 16 years, will use the sports complex at San Jose State University as its assigned training ground.
Bay Area marks 30 days to FIFA World Cup with flag-raising celebrations
With exactly 30 days remaining until the start of the summer’s FIFA World Cup, the Bay Area is marking the milestone with a region-wide celebration.
San Francisco bracing for best summer travel season in years
San Francisco is bracing for its best summer travel season in years, with new data suggesting tourism figures could hit heights not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.